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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # system engineer - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Dynamic Content - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/333232/senior-mechanical-systems-engineer-georgia-ga-atlanta ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering\n * Minimum 8 years of experience in an engineering role\n * Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc.\n, * Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering\n * Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles.\n * Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. \n * Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.\n * Established project management skills.\n * Ontario P. Eng license strongly preferred (Canadian applicants only).\n ## Description Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business within the Systems Engineering area.\n \n The System engineer will play a crucial role in providing site engineering support, collaborating with partner organizations and suppliers to enhance the detailed design and effectively execute a new plant project. The system engineer will be responsible for coordinating design deliverables supporting in the fabrication phase, the procurement phase, and the construction phase. This individual will support mechanical system engineering during design and construction activities, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, addressing technical issues that arise between the construction, fabrication, and design teams, and monitoring progress while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.\n \n, * Responsible for Mechanical Systems engineering activities supporting the BWRX-300 SMR system design and coordination with site construction activities.\n * Responsible for analysis and design work supporting system requirements and specifications.\n * Review, coordinate and manage the disposition of Field Change Notices (FCN) and Non-Conformances Reports (NCR).\n * Providing technical advice and support solving site problems.\n * Be a key member of the Systems Engineering leadership team and specifically responsible for all technical and engineering deliverables needed to support design of the BWRX-300 SMR.\n * Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.\n * Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.\n * Responsible for undertaking the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality noncompliance monitoring and audit programs.\n ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [From Vibe Coding to Viable Code with Spec-Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100216-from-vibe-coding-to-viable-code-with-spec-driven-development) - [Let's get visual - Visual testing in your project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/540-let-s-get-visual-visual-testing-in-your-project) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Hack-Proof The Node.js runtime: The Mechanics and Defense of Path Traversal Attacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/716-hack-proof-the-node-js-runtime-the-mechanics-and-defense-of-path-traversal-attacks) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)